2.
In this world where life has been torn into Novoselsky (Roma Network, Israel), Mr. Basri Capriqi from
3rd Intern tival
ational
smithereens innumerable and the flow of crime, Kosovo, Prof. Rafique Ullah Khan & Prof. Mustafizur Rahman
violence and warfare is incessant the human urge from Bangladesh and Mr. Manmohan Singh an NRI from
es to grope for the light of love and peace grows England.
Writers’ F
fervently and hands come out magnanimously in Dr. Swatantra, Assistant Professor, G.L.A. Institute of
the hope of engineering new castles of peace. The Technology and Management extended the welcome note. On
last few decades have brought the world to the brink this occasion more than a dozen of books from various regions
of near disaster and the manifold growth of the anti- of the country were also released. Dev Bhardwaj, Director
human mind-clusters bring the formidability of the IICCA while addressing the delegates said, “The Festival aims
darkness into sight. In such a sorrow state of affairs at spreading the feeling of brotherhood, peace and trying to
it is but satisfying and soothing when we come across the olive make harmony between man and man.” The local organizer
leaves and the roses ever smiling to give us just happiness and Dr. R.S. Tiwari, popularly known as ‘Shikhresh’ anchored the
happiness only. The human gallantry towards this objectives takes meet under the valuable guidance of Mr. Dev Bhardwaj.
many a shape and one among them, of course the most noble In the evening session five papers were presented which
one, is the bringing together of the people of different hue under was followed by the session of poetry recitation and cultural
one roof beneath the flag of peace. presentations. Mr. Manmohan Mohan while expressing his
On 29th of September 2007, India Inter-Continental Cultural indebtedness to the IICCA, its mission and the noble work
Association (IICCA), Chandigarh organized its third International being done by Mr. Dev Bhardwaj, announced a financial help
Writers meet in the city of the first wonder of the world, ‘The of Rs. One Lakh for the future arrangements. On 30th of
Taj’. The conference had a nice and jubilant start with the lighting September besides the sessions of poetry recitation an ‘Inter-
of the lamp by none other than Padamshri Dr. Shyam Singh Language Translation Group’ was formed which would be
Shashi, a name not so unknown to the Indian literary world. working over the bringing together of the poetry compositions
The other dignitaries who adorned the event were Dr. B. K. of different languages into a single volume. The most novel
Singh, former Vice Chancellor of the University of Agra, Mr. C. and worth appreciating element about the event was the purely
R. Modgil, Director, Haryana Punjabi Sahitya Academy, R. P. academic and non-political appearance where there was no
Tiwari, Shri Raamaa Chandra Mouli, a famous Telgu writer, place for politics, the ever-expanding flatulent culture in India
Mr. Manohan Singh Mohan, an NRI writer from U. K. Dr. Shyam and abroad. The academic and intellectual conglomerate
Shashi was the Chief Guest of the event and Dr. Raamaa Mouli together made the occasion thought-rich and conducive for
delivered the keynote address. Dr. Shashi stressed the need the fostering of brilliance in creativity. Over one hundred and
to adhere to the path of love and peace shown by Mahatama fifty poets, fiction-writers and academicians attended the
Gandhi Ji and only the noble ones on earth, the thinkers, poets conference. There were people from 8 countries and about
and writers could realize this. 25 states of India and this made the occasion a mega-event
Prof. B.K. Singh remarked that writers should try to produce in every sense of the term. The delegates also visited the 7th
such literature as could develop the feeling of Vasudhaiv wonder of the world – the Taj Mahal. The event received a
Kutumbkam – the whole world is a family. Dr. R. P. Tiwari, in his wide media coverage and thus paved the way for the
presidential address felt the requirement that the soldiers of pen furtherance of the cause of love and peace at the global level.
should have the ink of nationalism. He emphasized the need of The participants as well as the observant audience gave a
not going merely after imagination but deal with the questions of heartfelt compliment to Mr. Dev Bhardwaj for the magnificent
realism and existentialism. The festival was made glorious by conduct of the event.
the presence of Mr. Kasum Cana from Croatia, Kama Sywor (Kafla Bureau)
Kamanda from Luxemburg, Mr. Legiti from Hungry, Mr. Valery
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1st INDO-ROMA WRITERS CARAVAN bad aspect of the Roma life was its economic backwardness.
People mostly were ill-clad atleast when compared to their
India Inter-Continental Cultural Association (IICCA), is European counterparts.
engaged in the objective of bringing the Indo-Roma people On the last day of this Writers Caravan Mr. Jovan
together for about a decade. In October-November 2007, IICCA Damjanovic announced that a huge five storied complex in
and & Romani Federation, Belgrade organised first ever Indo- the city of Zemun, which was earlier proposed to be a shopping
Roma Writers Caravan in Serbia in which a delegation of centre, would be turned into an international Indo-Roma Centre
seven prominent Indian writers participated. Famous Punjabi where Indian writers, scholars, researchers and artists will
writer Dev Bhardwaj led the Indian delegation. The other teach Roma children Indian Art, Culture and Literature, besides
members of the delegation were Dr. Shyam Singh Shashi from Indian languages like Punjabi & Hindi.
Delhi, Dr. Mrs. Lipipusap Nayak from Orissa, R. Mohan Kumar
from Tamilnadu, Mr. Philipose & Shreedharan from Kerala and WE WELCOME INDIAN WRITERS
Prof. Harish Kumar Thakur from Himachal Pradesh. Jovan Damjanovic, BELGRADE
Mr. Jovan Damjanovic, President of Romani Federation, <tvamaro@scnet.yu>
Serbia and Mr. Bajram Haliti, an eminent Romani poet received
the delegation in Belgrade with great warmth and open heart. At the First Caravan of Indo-Romany Writers, which was
The first meeting of the Caravan was held at National Writers held in Serbia from 27th October to 5th November 2007, seven
Club Building in Belgrade. The Caravan that was joined by writers from India led by Dev Bhardwaj, Director, IICCA, and
about 15 Roma writers and scholars from Serbia, Croatia, President of Writers Club International had meetings with
Bulgaria, Palestine and Macedonia also visited 5 other cities Romany writers, intellectuals, and officials of municipal
during a weeklong span. During these days several meetings, structures from Zemun, Novi Sad, Nis and Leskovac. The
public contact movements and cultural programmes were held Indian delegation received warm hospitality from the Roma
in different cities. Poetry recitation, seminars and lectures people, in literal, lingual and cultural manner. Indian delegation
marked the meetings and programmes organised by different was received by Dragan Bojkovic, President of Crveni Krst
literary organizations and local municipalities at Belgrade, borough from Nis. A press conference was also organized on
Zemun, Novi Sad, Nis & Leskovac. the occasion. Zoran Vucevic, President of City Assembly,
Indian delegation that visited different cities and Roma- Goran Cvetanovic, President of Pcinjsko-Jablanicki, District
settlements was taken aback by the physical features of the for SRS, and Gordana Pop-Lazic, President of Zemun
Roma people and their life-style that resembled with the Indian Borough, also participated in the Conference. An invitation on
one. A whole Indian scene came to life as Roma children were behalf of the Mayor of Chandigarh was also conveyed to the
found playing gulli-danda in streets adorned by small vendors participating Mayors to attend the international Mayors’
(Chhabe wale) selling Bhuttas (Chhali), Indian Sarees and Conference at Chandigarh from 8th to 9th December 2007.
music CDs and DVDs. The houses were built in Indian style During the conference, it was decided that an Indo-Romany
and in almost every courtyard washed clothes hanged down Cultural Center should be found in Belgrade. It would be the
the wires. One could also see the Gypsy women lighting wood- first center of the kind where writers and artists would be
fire in their kitchens. The Roma people thronged into streets working on joint cultural, social, economic and historical
and gathered in balconies to greet their Indian brethren. One accounts. This center will promote Roms and non-Roms to
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study Hindi language, and Indian history. The exchange of representatives of diplomatic core in our country,
Romany and Indian students and the opening of a computer representatives of government and non-government
center with hi-tech equipment to train Romani youth would be organizations, representatives of World Romany Organization,
the prime objectives of the centre. journalists, and the media men.
There has been some serious discussions with this Roms are primarily Indian nationals who are settled in
delegation about the restoration of contacts with higher political areas of Eastern and Western Europe and in other areas of
representatives of India and about recognition of Romany the world, with all attributes which make them special national
nation from its motherland India. This is an extension of the entity. They have their own history, culture, religion, tradition,
thread and earlier contacts from Sait Balic, Esma Redzepova, literature, language, psychology, national heredity, or to state
and our other representatives of Romany community with otherwise – Roms have their own past, present and future
Indira Gandhi in 1983 when she said: “Welcome, dear brothers very much like the other nations of the world.
and sisters, to your motherland”. Indira Gandhi accepted that Romany Federation Serbia, which is the organizer of the
the Romany nation should be recognized as a separate nation First Caravan of Indo-Romany writers in world, is an
abroad. However, because of the sudden demise of Mrs. Indira independent, non-profit, non-governmental and non-political
Gandhi, there was some stagnation which we are trying break. association, established in 2000 AD in Zemun. The chief
Being Vice-President of World Roma Parliament, I objectives of this association are affirmation of language,
suggested that 7th World Roma Congress should be held India literature and culture of our region in Europe and world, as
(in New Delhi or Chandigarh), and after unanimous decision well as un-hindered flow of literature, values and ideas from
by all it was decided that Mr. Dev Bhardwaj and Dr Shyam European regions and world into this area. The major activities
Singh Shashi will engage some political corners in India for of the association imply freedom of literary world, freedom of
the realization of this proposal. We have also received support policy makers and their independence from ideologies and
from Mr. Veerendra Rishi, member of World Roma Parliament political regimes, realization of equality of literary people,
and he will be engaged for the same when the World Roma understanding amongst people and nations.
Congress will be held in India. Romany Federation Serbia will strive to give necessary
support to writers who want to be engaged in flow of ideas
based on multi-cultural, international context and cooperation
MY SALUTE TO DELEGATION FROM INDIA between writers from all meridians.
Bajram Haliti Association of Writers of the Republic of Serbia, today in
Lawyer, Journalist and Publicist Belgrade, for the first time, is hosting the Caravan of Indo-
<hbajram1955@yahoo.com> Romany Writers, who will during the next few days “reflect
over the joint ventures in the future” from South to North of
Respected participants of the First Caravan of Indo- Serbia, all under one motto “Peace and freedom – whole world
Romany Writers, Dear guests, friends, ladies and gentleman, is one family”.
It is my honor to most-cordially salute you all on behalf of Seven eminent scholars from the Federal Republic of India
the organizers and the Association of the Citizens Romany (theoreticians, academics, journalists, analysts, political
Federation of Serbia. I am glad that I can salute the Scientists), few writers from the republics of ex-Yugoslavia,
representatives of the government of the Republic of Serbia, and writers from some Balkan states will organize meetings.
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The publication of the books, journals, papers and other such On the occasion were present the convenors of Writers Club,
editions will be encouraged in India, Serbia, Bulgaria and Chandigarh - Mr. Sham Singh Angsang and Saathi Balwinder
Romania. For the next seven days, there will be discussions Singh. Dr. Suresh Pillai, incharge Indian Diaspora Section of
on different social and political themes and on modern Indian Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts, Delhi was the special
and Romany literary scene. The aim of the First Caravan of Guest of honour. Mr. Pillai assured all help for the conduct of
Indo-Romany Writers is contribution to affirmation of veritable such events in future. Mr. Janardhan Pathania, Advisor IICCA
artistic values, “stimulation of population and further cultural surprised all by speaking in Romani language. He held that
development of positive relationships in culture and society”. the Romani language is the off-shoot of Punjabi, Hindi and
Fundamental idea of the Caravan is a civil dialogue of Rajasthani languages and any Indian can learn it easily.
literates of Romany and Indian qualification with citizens, in a Prominent poets, writers, artists, journalists and intellectuals
spirit of tolerance, culture of peace and inter-cultural dialogue. like Prof. P. S. Nirola, Ms. Manjit Indira, Malkit Singh, Devinder
Their participation in a Caravan will help their development as Daman, Kashmir Singh Pannu, Prof. Ajmer Singh, Amar Giri,
future citizens of democratic society in new democratic Serbia, Hardev Chauhan, Jatinder Pajni, Raj Kumar, Artist, Sabita
Europe, and whole world. Dass, were also present on the occasion. Mr. C. R. Modgil,
20th century was a century marked by evil, corruption, Director Haryana Punjabi Sahit Academi was also present on
and violence which people failed to foresee. However, the duty the occasion.
of a writer is to testify about his times. Don’t forget that the
role of writers is undoubtedly to tell the truth. They should On this Occasion two major events were organized:
express unique matters, which belong only to them and it is
of little importance what is it good or what is worthless. Writers I. Exhibition of paintings by Roma (Gypsy) children from
don’t speak of morals rather they themselves are living morals. Slovak Republic (54), Bulgaria (20), Croatia (5) Australia (2)
(Kafla Bureau) and Ukraine (1)
The Exhibition was held at Government Senior Secondary
School, Sector 47-D, Chandigarh and was inaugurated by
Roma Day Celebrations in Chandigarh (India) Mr. S. K. Setia, H.C.S. Director of Public Instruction
April 8, 2008 (Schools), Chandigarh on 8 April, 2008 at 11.00 A.M. The
Chief Guest was so impressed by the paintings displayed in
India Inter-Continental Cultural Association Chandigarh in the exhibition that he immediately issued orders to all the
collaboration with Writers Club, Chandigarh, and Government Government Schools in the city to depute children of their
Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 47-D, Chandigarh schools to visit exhibition. The exhibition remained open for
organized a Roma Day Festival in Chandigarh on 8th April, three days from 8th to 10 th April, 2008. The display of paintings
2008. This Festival was also supported by Indo-Roma Centre, was done in a very impressive manner by the art-teacher of
Belgrade (Serbia) whose President Mr. Jovan Damjanovic sent the school Mr. Vishal Bhatnagar and his team. Mr. J. S.
warm greetings and best wishes for the success of this B a s o ta , P r i n c i pa l o f t h e s c h o o l a n d M r. J a n S a j k o
Festival. These events were the result of continuous efforts <sajko.jan@post.sk>, art teacher of a school in Slovak
made by Mr. Dev Bhardwaj, Director, IICCA, who is also the Republic were the main force behind the event.
first Vice-President of Indo-Roma Centre, Belgrade (Serbia).
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Results of the Competition II. Romani Music & Dance by Miss Fruzsina Hanna Perjes
(from Hungary)
Out of 82 paintings from 5 countries displayed in the
exhibition, overall best entry award went to Slovak Republic. In the evening, well known Roma-gypsy singer Miss
Country-wise Ist, 2nd 3rd positions were also declared. A jury Fruzsina Hanna Perjes from Budapest (Hungary) presented
of prominent artists from Chandigarh passed the judgement. Romani songs. She mesmerized the audience with her
Here are the paintings which bagged awards: melodious voice. She was accompanied by three local
musicians who gave her nice company on the podium as
Overall Best Entry enough rehearsal of the last two days made the things
excellent.
DUZDOVA DASA (Slovak Republic) Miss Fruzsina Hanna Perjes, popularly known as Guru
Jina, was born in Budapest, the capital of Hungary. She is
Best three from Slovak Republic daughter of Dr. Zoltan Perjes, a theoretical physicist, who also
worked with Stephen Hawking “Brief History of Time”,
1. BILY LUKAS (Ist)
(Cambridge, U.K.), Roy Kerr, discoverer of the “Black Hole
2. BILY STANISLAV (2nd)
Theory” (Christchurch, New Zealand) and the Penrose Couple
3. BILA IVETA (3rd)
(London). In maternal side she is descendent of the royal
Kalderash Gipsies of Transylvania (now in Romania).
Best four from Bulgaria
After completion of her formal education from the
1. Asparuh Iaroslavov (Ist) Department of Anglo-American Studies, ELTE Stage Theatre,
2. Iana Angelova Ivanova (2nd) Central European University: Department of Social
3. Tsvetina Hristova (3rd) Anthropology and the American University in Bulgaria:
4. Adelina Ivajlova Burova (Consolation) Department of Performing Arts, and Life Reform Foundation
for Nature Therapies (Bio-energy and Hatha yoga) she decided
Best two from Croatia to travel and trace her Romani roots all the way back to the
1. Patricia Cana (Ist) East. She started her journey from Westward to the East.
2. Viktor Cana (2nd) After visiting her grandfather’s place in Herefordshire, with
the Scotland-based band, she performed in Budapest Suns
No painting was awarded from Ukraine and Australia of Arqa. Later on she performed lead role in Niall R.Walsh,
because there was single entry each. Irish playwright’s play “The Wind” and got her poems published
Congratulations to all the children who got prizes and who in Dublin-based literary magazine called “College Green”
participated in the exhibition and wish they could ever visit founded by students of the famous poet, Seamus Heaney.
India to see their ancestor’s land, its art, culture and people. In 2004 she was Editor-in-Chief for major Romani poet,
Sali Ibrahim’s “Romani Mitologia”, the only published and
concise mythology collection of the Bulgarian Gypsies, with
extracts from the Bhagavadgita.
(Kafla Bureau)
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3. All world religions are already for world peace in this way, as
LITERATURE & WORLD PEACE are all humanitarians of whatever ideology;
4. Each individual has a universal responsibility to shape institutions
to serve human needs.
Abha Khetarpal
Lecturer, Dept. of Home-Science, D.A.V. College For Girls, Solving Human Problems through Transforming Human
Yamunanagar-135001 (Haryana) Attitudes
When we rise in the morning and listen to the radio or read the Of the many problems we face today, some are natural
newspaper, we are confronted with the same sad news: violence, calamities and must be accepted and faced with equanimity. Others,
crime, wars, and disasters. Even in these modern times it is clear however, are of our own making, created by misunderstanding, and
that one’s precious life is not safe. No former generation has had to can be corrected. One such type arises from the conflict of
experience so much bad news as we face today; this constant ideologies, political or religious, when people fight each other for
awareness of fear and tension should make any sensitive and petty ends, losing sight of the basic humanity that binds us all together
compassionate person question seriously the progress of our modern as a single human family.
world. It is ironic that the more serious problems emanate from the By far the greatest single danger facing humankind - in fact,
more industrially advanced societies. Science and technology have all living beings on our planet - is the threat of nuclear destruction.
worked wonders in many fields, but the basic human problems It is an appeal to all the leaders of the nuclear powers who literally
remain. There is unprecedented literacy, yet this universal education hold the future of the world in their hands, to the scientists and
does not seem to have fostered goodness, but only mental restlessness technicians who continue to create these awesome weapons of
and discontent instead. There is no doubt about the increase in our destruction, and to all the people at large who are in a position to
material progress and technology, but somehow this is not sufficient influence their leaders to exercise their sanity to work at dismantling
as we have not yet succeeded in bringing about peace and happiness and destroying all the nuclear weapons.
or in overcoming suffering. Broadly speaking there are two types of happiness and
Science and technology have contributed immensely to the suffering, mental and physical and happiness is a combination of
overall experience of humankind; to our material comfort and well- inner peace, economic development, and, above all, world peace.
being and to our greater understanding of the world we live in. But To achieve such goals it is necessary to develop a sense of universal
if we give too much emphasis to science and technology we are in responsibility, a deep concern for all irrespective of creed, colour,
danger of losing touch with those aspects of human knowledge and sex, or nationality. The premise behind this idea of universal
understanding that aspire towards honesty and altruism. Thus it is responsibility is the simple fact that, in general terms, all others’
only logical to try to strike a balance between material developments desires are the same as mine. Every being wants happiness and
on the one hand and the development of spiritual, human values on does not want suffering. If we, as intelligent human beings, do not
the other. In order to bring about this great adjustment, we need to accept this fact, there will be more and more suffering on this planet.
revive our humanitarian values. We must realize that:- If we adopt a self-centred approach to life and constantly try to use
1. Universal humanitarianism is essential to solve global problems; others for our own self-interest, we may gain temporary benefits,
2. Compassion is the pillar of world peace; but in the long run we will not succeed in achieving even personal
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happiness, and world peace will be completely out of the question. due to our passionate desire for and attachment to things that we
All this calls for a new approach to global problems. The world misapprehend as enduring entities. The pursuit of the objects of our
is becoming smaller and smaller - and more and more interdependent desire and attachment involves the use of aggression and
- as a result of rapid technological advances and international trade competitiveness as supposedly efficacious instruments.
as well as increasing trans-national relations. We now depend very Undiscriminating, spontaneous, and unlimited compassion for all
much on each other. In ancient times problems were mostly family- sentient beings is obviously not the usual love that one has for friends
size, and they were naturally tackled at the family level, but the or family, which is alloyed with ignorance, desire, and attachment.
situation has changed. Today we are so interdependent, so closely The kind of love we should advocate is this wider love that you can
interconnected with each other, that without a sense of universal have even for someone who has done harm to you: your enemy.
responsibility, a feeling of universal brotherhood and sisterhood, and The rationale for compassion is that every one of us wants to
an understanding and belief that we really are part of one big human avoid suffering and gain happiness. This, in turn, is based on the
family, we cannot hope to overcome the dangers to our very valid feeling of ‘1’, which determines the universal desire for
existence - let alone bring about peace and happiness. One nation’s happiness. Indeed, all beings are born with similar desires and should
problems can no longer be satisfactorily solved by itself alone; too have an equal right to fulfill them. Whether one believes in religion
much depends on the interest, attitude, and cooperation of other or not, there is no one who does not appreciate love and compassion.
nations. A universal humanitarian approach to world problems seems Right from the moment of our birth, we are under the care and
the only sound basis for world peace. kindness of our parents; later in life, when facing the sufferings of
Although the increasing interdependence among nations might disease and old age, we are again dependent on the kindness of
be expected to generate more sympathetic cooperation, it is difficult others. If at the beginning and end of our lives we depend upon
to achieve a spirit of genuine cooperation as long as people remain others’ kindness, why then in the middle should we not act kindly
indifferent to the feelings and happiness of others. When people towards others?
are motivated mostly by greed and jealousy, it is not possible for The development of a kind heart (a feeling of closeness for all human
them to live in harmony. A spiritual approach may not solve all the beings) does not involve the religiosity we normally associate with
political problems that have been caused by the existing self-centered conventional religious practice. It is not only for people who believe
approach, but in the long run it will overcome the very basis of the in religion, but is for everyone regardless of race, religion, or political
problems that we face today. affiliation. It is for anyone who considers himself or herself, above
On the other hand, if humankind continues to approach its all, a member of the human family and who sees things from this
problems considering only temporary expediency, future generations larger and longer perspective. This is a powerful feeling that we
will have to face tremendous difficulties. The global population is should develop and apply; instead, we often neglect it, particularly
increasing, and our resources are being rapidly depleted. Look at in our prime years when we experience a false sense of security.
the trees, for example. No one knows exactly what adverse effects When we take into account a longer perspective, the fact that
massive deforestation will have on the climate, the soil, and global all wish to gain happiness and avoid suffering, and keep in mind our
ecology as a whole. We are facing problems because people are relative unimportance in relation to countless others, we can conclude
concentrating only on their short-term, selfish interests, not thinking that it is worthwhile to share our possessions with others. When
of the entire human family. you train in this sort of outlook, a true sense of compassion - a true
According to Buddhist psychology, most of our troubles are sense of love and respect for others – becomes possible. Individual
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happiness ceases to be a conscious self-seeking effort; it becomes have no choice but to work towards that goal. If our minds are
an automatic and far superior by-product of the whole process of dominated by anger, we will lose the best part of human intelligence
loving and serving others. - wisdom, the ability to decide between right and wrong. Anger is
Another result of spiritual development, most useful in day-to- one of the most serious problems facing the world today. It plays
day life, is that it gives a calmness and presence of mind. Our lives no small role in current conflicts such as those in the Middle East,
are in constant flux, bringing many difficulties. When faced with a Southeast Asia , the North-South problem, and so forth. These
calm and clear mind, problems can be successfully resolved. When, conflicts arise from a failure to understand one another’s humanness.
instead, we lose control over our minds through hatred, selfishness, The answer is not the development and use of greater military force,
jealousy, and anger, we lose our sense of judgement. Our minds nor an arms race. Nor is it purely political or purely technological.
are blinded and at those wild moments anything can happen, Basically it is spiritual, in the sense that what is required is a sensitive
including war. Thus, the practice of compassion and wisdom is understanding of our common human situation. Hatred and fighting
useful to all, especially to those responsible for running national cannot bring happiness to anyone, even to the winners of battles.
affairs, in whose hands lie the power and opportunity to create Violence always produces misery and thus is essentially
the structure of world peace. counterproductive. It is, therefore, time for world leaders to learn
There are two primary tasks facing religious practitioners who to transcend the differences of race, culture, and ideology and to
are concerned with world peace. First, we must promote better regard one another through eyes that see the common human
interfaith understanding so as to create a workable degree of unity situation. To do so would benefit individuals, communities, nations,
among all religions. This may be e achieved in part by respecting and the world at large.
each other’s beliefs and by emphasizing our common concern for The greater part of present world tension seems to stem from
human well-being. Second, we must bring about a viable consensus the ‘Eastern bloc’ versus ‘Western bloc’ conflict that has been going
on basic spiritual values that touch every human heart and enhance on since World War II. These two blocs tend to describe and view
general human happiness. This means we must emphasize the each other in a totally unfavorable light. This continuing, unreasonable
common denominator of all world religions – humanitarian ideals. struggle is due to a lack of mutual affection and respect for each
These two steps will enable us to act both individually and together other as fellow human beings. If, for example, the leader of the
to create the necessary spiritual conditions for world peace. United States of America and the leader of the Union of Soviet
Despite the progressive secularization brought about by Socialist Republics suddenly met each other in the middle of a
worldwide modernization and despite systematic attempts in some desolate island, I am sure they would respond to each other
parts of the world to destroy spiritual values, the vast majority of spontaneously as fellow human beings. But a wall of mutual suspicion
humanity continues to believe in one religion or another. The and misunderstanding separates them the moment they are identified
undying faith in religion, evident even under irreligious political as the ‘President of the USA ‘ and the ‘Secretary-General of the
systems, clearly demonstrates the potency of religion as such. This USSR ‘.
spiritual energy and power can be purposefully used to bring about To improve person-to-person contact in the world at large, there
the spiritual conditions necessary for world peace. Religious leaders should be greater encouragement of international tourism. Also, mass
and humanitarians all over the world have a special role to play in media, particularly in democratic societies, can make a considerable
this respect. contribution to world peace by giving greater coverage to human
Whether we will be able to achieve world peace or not, we interest items that reflect the ultimate oneness of humanity. With
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the rise of a few big powers in the international arena, the believe in God or Karma, ethics is the foundation of every religion.
humanitarian role of international organizations is being bypassed Such human qualities as morality, compassion, decency, wisdom,
and neglected. I hope that this will be corrected and that all and so forth have been the foundations of all civilizations. These
international organizations, especially the United Nations, will be qualities must be cultivated and sustained through systematic moral
more active and effective in ensuring maximum benefit to humanity education in a conducive social environment so that a more humane
and promoting international understanding. As all nations are world may emerge. The qualities required to create such a world
economically dependent upon one another more than ever before, must be inculcated right from the beginning, from childhood. We
human understanding must go beyond national boundaries and cannot wait for the next generation to make this change; the present
embrace the international community at large. Indeed, unless we generation must attempt a renewal of basic human values. If there
can create an atmosphere of genuine cooperation, gained not by is any hope, it is in the future generations, but not unless we institute
threatened or actual use of force but by heartfelt understanding, major change on a worldwide scale in our present educational
world problems will only increase. If people in poorer countries are system. We need a revolution in our commitment to and practice of
denied the happiness they desire and deserve, they will naturally be universal humanitarian values. It is not enough to make noisy calls
dissatisfied and pose problems for the rich. If unwanted social, to halt moral degeneration; we must do something about it. Since
political, and cultural forms continue to be imposed upon unwilling present-day governments do not shoulder such ‘religious’
people, the attainment of world peace is doubtful. However, if we responsibilities, humanitarian and religious leaders must strengthen
satisfy people at a heart-to-heart level, peace will surely come. the existing civic, social, cultural, educational, and religious
Within each nation, the individual ought to be given the right to organizations to revive human and spiritual values. Where necessary,
happiness, and among nations, there must be equal concern for the we must create new organizations to achieve these goals. Only in
welfare of even the smallest nations. so doing can we hope to create a more stable basis for world peace.
Under present conditions, there is definitely a growing need Whenever I meet even a ‘foreigner’,
for human understanding and a sense of universal responsibility. In I have always the same feeling:
order to achieve such ideas, we must generate a good and kind ’I am meeting another member of the human family.,
heart, for without this, we can achieve neither universal happiness This attitude has deepened
nor lasting world peace. We cannot create peace on paper. While My affection and respect for all beings.
advocating universal responsibility and universal brotherhood and May this natural wish be
sisterhood, the facts are that humanity is organized in separate My small contribution to world peace.
entities in the form of national societies. Thus, in a realistic sense, I pray for a more friendly,
these societies that must act as the building-blocks for world peace More caring, and more understanding
I question the popular assumption that religion and ethics have Human family on this planet.
no place in politics and that religious persons should seclude To all who dislike suffering,
themselves as hermits. Such a view of religion is too one-sided; it Who cherish lasting happiness -
lacks a proper perspective on the individual’s relation to society and This is my heartfelt appeal.
the role of religion in our lives. Ethics is as crucial to a politician as
it is to a religious practitioner. Dangerous consequences will follow ***
when politicians and rulers forget moral principles. Whether we
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want to convey are often abstract, stories drive home the meaning
Communication Training in the Global Contexts: of concepts through descriptive details, emotion, and suspense. Even
Use of Short Stories as a Linguistic Resource then before teaching it one has to work out on various points
in Professional Communication Classrooms regarding its narration. It includes
• How one organizes to teach the prescribed story.
• Can some visual aids be used
Dr. Kumkum Bhardwaj • What passages in particular develops interest in the students.
What can be sometimes boring or more philosophical to them?
Stories are an ideal means of educating and inspiring. They are Can some care be taken to explain them the same with easier
powerful teaching paraphernalia because of their potential to kindle references.
the imagination of students and engage them with the material. They • Interpretation of certain key events and issues in the story.
are fun, conceptual and time efficient. Maintaining this in view my • Biographical or contextual information should be included.
paper is an attempt to reinforce the pedagogical value of short stories • What students may like about the stories.
and to explain the approach in teaching English language i.e. • Do stories only serve the purpose of language embellishment
vocabulary, pronunciation, syntax etc. through the use of it as a or have moral purpose also coated in it. If yes, what’s it?
platform in B.TECH. Stimulating dialogues look for making a better Class Activities
sense by exploring a range of theoretical tensions and differences One of the greatest challenges facing language teachers in
embedded within it. Emergence of an appreciation of the significance professional courses is that of creating new and more productive
of narrative within literature has made it significant in the course of ways to help them develop communication skills.Real
professional communication (English) taught to these students. communication involves ideas, emotions, feeling appropriateness
The present paper aims to introduce methods for affective use and adaptability. The conventional English class hardly gives the
of short stories as a linguistic resource in Business/Professional students an opportunity to use language in this fashion and develop
Communication classrooms. The discussion on literary traits is fluency in it. An attractive alternative is teaching language through
initiated by focusing on fundamental elements of short story-the short stories as it gives a context for meaningful language
point of view, character and characterization, setting plot and action. production, forcing the learner to use their language resources and
Our teaching methodology is based on the most recent ideas in enhancing their linguistic abilities. Depending on the story the
language and teaching. Sometimes the focus is on communication strategy to teach it may vary. Different alternatives can be-
skills by activating all four language skills-reading; writing, speaking • Open the discussion by asking students what they think might
and listening, and sometimes it will be on grammar, pronunciation, be meant by the title.
vocabulary, and learning. • Tell the students to write similar kind of story based on the title
and concept of the session.
Narrative Technique: • Reading independently followed by a discussion.
Professional storyteller Susan Strauss says “A good story shows • Listening to the teacher read them and making queries
what it wants to tell.” They set scenes, describe events, and provide regarding various issues of the story.
characters, circumstances, tension and resolution—all of which help • Taking turns reading them aloud and finally discussing and
bring abstract concepts to life. While the humane messages we summarizing it up. For ex- the story “The Gift of Magi” by O’Henry’s
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can be summarized in following points: Mukherjee, the, the father represents orthodox India but his son,
? Jim and Della are poor couple. Hemanta, is true pioneer of modern India.
? Della had hair which would put queen Sheba to shame and • Use a statement that prompts them to get convinced with story
Jim’s ancestral watch could be the envy of king Solomon in various ways.
? Both of them sell their only possessions to buy Christmas gifts For example- In” The Lament” a short story by Antony P.
for the other. Chekov the protagonist i.e. Iona Potapav has lost his son. So he
? Della sells her hair to buy a platinum fob chain for golden watch wants to express his grief to somebody. He finds none and at last
of Jim .On the other hand Jim sells his watch to buy set of tortoise narrates his story of son’s death to his horse. A statement like
shell combs for Della “Animals are morally superior to human beings” may stimulate
? Even though their acts were foolish in this practical world, the students not only in understanding the linguistic fashion of the story
writer calls them Magi. but also helping them develop their insight towards man and mankind.
? The story glorifies Della and Jim’s love for each other. It will help them understand what kind of society they are living in
and how can they bless their society.
• Starting a classroom presentation with a brief story about
• Offering them various exercises concentrating on syntax and
oneself, for example, is a great method to create an instant bond
vocabulary.
between the teacher and the students.
• Assessment is more than giving a test or even giving a grade
• Short anecdotes throughout a presentation will help illustrate
so an assessment of all students is a must.
points and keep them focused.
Thus, post-teaching session not only strengthens their
• Memorize the story and practice telling it aloud to ensure it
communication skills but also enhances their critical thinking and
flows well and one doesn’t leave out important details.
judgmental abilities.
While using any of these methods there are definitely certain
points that are part and parcel of every teaching session of short Language in literature
story. One has to be as descriptive as possible. Being animated and Langer states, " Literature allows students to reflect on their
making eye contacts with students will help them adapt to the teaching lives, learning, and language. It can open horizons of possibility,
content more . allowing students to question, interpret, connect, and explore"
Post- teaching activities: According to Fitzgerald “Literature can be the vehicle to
improve students' overall language skills. It can "expose students to
Delivering a lecture or making them read is just not sufficient when
a wide variety of styles and genres" It is in literature that "the
it comes to teach in these professional courses. The main objective
resources of the language are most fully and skillfully used" . Thus,
remains developing their communication skills which involves lot of
teachers should use the best literature available as a model of
post reading activities in which teacher is a mere facilitator. This
masterful language usage. In other words, language and literature
includes-
cannot be separated. “Teaching language in isolation from literature
• Develop a character sketch generally verbal.
will not move students toward mastery of the four language
Some times also making Venn diagrams that lists similarities
Literature provides a window into various cultures, helping
and differences between characters. To give an instance in the story
students understand how people live and think in country other than
“The Renunciation” by Rabindra Nath Tagore two characters
theirs. It indeed helps them to expand their "linguistic and cognitive
present two different conditions in Indian society. Harihar
skills, cultural knowledge and sensitivity (quoted in Shanahan, 1997,)".
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Short story as a rich literary text can help the student to appreciate
more fully the nature of literature and learn about it as a Prof.. K. Balachandran World Peace
communication. Deptt. of English, Annamalai University
Hence one can conclude by thinking of literature teaching a Annamalai Nagar - 608002, Tamil Nadu & Literature
promotional step in simultaneous learning of academic content,
cultures, English language skills, and critical thinking abilities.
Peace is the most important and urgent aspect of life required
everywhere. Peace fetches us happiness and harmonious existence.
References:
Even a small family needs peaceful living. If that were the condition,
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Retrieved July 12, 2006, from the ERIC database. Peace may not be available in ‘malls’ and ‘supermarkets’. It has to
• Candlin,C. (1983). Literature and Language Teaching. Oxford. Oxford University
be brought out by every citizen. It is not somebody’s contribution or
Press.
• Carter,R.(1986). Linguistic Models, language and Literariness: Study Strategies gift to somebody else. It is everybody’s contribution to a happy
in the Teaching of Literature to Foreign Students. CJ Brumfil and RA Carter. eds. state. It is the duty of any government to see that peace exists
pp. 89-110. everywhere.
• Erkaya, O. R. (2005). Benefits of using short stories in the EFL Context. Asian If there is hatred between any two communities, can we expect
EFL Journal, 8, 1-13. peaceful co-existence? Can Vasudaiv Katumbakam (The Whole
• Fitzgerald, J. (1993). Literacy and students who are learning English as a second
World is Our Family) possible? There were days when the members
language. The Reading Teacher, 46(8), 638-647.
• Goodman, K. (1986). What's whole in whole language? Portsmouth, NH: of a particular community were not allowed to walk through the
Heinemann. streets of another community wearing slippers. They were not even
• Krashen, S. D. (1982). Principles and practices of second language acquisition. permitted to carry their deads through their streets. They were not
Oxford: Pergamon Press. served tea / coffee in the same tumbler / cups meant for other
• Krashen, S. D. (1985). The input hypothesis: Issues and implications. New community people in the tea-shops. These conditions have changed
York: Longman.
today. The social set up of the 19th century or pre - Independence
• Krashen, S. D. & Terrell, T. D. (1998). The natural approach: Language acquisition
in the classroom. New York: Prentice Hall International. era is no more existent. Great social changes have taken place,
• Langer, J. (1997). Literacy acquisition through literature. Journal of Adolescent whether they are good or bad, is debatable.
and Adult Literacy, 40, 602-614. Even today in some villages, because of misunderstanding or
• Lazer G.(1993). Literature and Language Teaching: A Guide for Teachers and hatred, people belonging to one community mix poison in the wells /
Trainers. Cambridge University Press. water tanks that belongs to other community; bum their houses; set
•Shanahan, D. (1997). Articulating the relationship between language, literature,
fire to the paddy / corn / wheat fields. Much damage is done to their
and culture: Toward a new agenda for foreign language teaching and research. The
Modern Language Journal, 81, 164-174. property and lives. History is also replete with such incidences as
• Smith, F. (1971). Understanding reading: A psycholinguistic analysis of reading the wax-palace of a Pandavas was set to fire by their opponents.
and learning to read. New York: Holt, Rinehart & Winston. The epics like the Ramayana and the Mahabharata also speak
of lack of patience and non-maintenance of peace by people. Ravana
Add: Dr.Kumkum Bhardwaj, Asst. Prof & Head, Dept. of English, I.T.S Engineering abducted Sita, which created a havoc in both the states. Similarly
College, Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh) the Mahabharata too delineates between the lack of patience and
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peace (understanding) among Pandavas and Kauravas. There are One day, Ram Rajya is surely coming (p. 11).
differences between the Tamils and the Kannadas over sharing of
In the poem ‘The Night of the Scorpion’, he portrays another slice
the Cauvery water. Does peace exist in the minds of the people,
of peace. When the poet’s mother was stung by a scorpion, all the
especially farmers of these states? Though, Rabindranath Tagore
villagers collected in his house and each one tries to lessen her pain
through his play Muktha-Dhara stressed the need for sharing of
by chanting of hymns or mantras. Can the scorpion’s poison purify
river waters among the neighboring states amicably, yet it seems
her flesh of desire and spirit of ambition?
that no body has learnt a lesson from this. If these are the conditions,
how can we expect happiness and peace in the society? A section “May the poison purify your flesh
of Maharashtrians wants ‘Vidarbha state to be formed. Similarly, in Of desire, and your spirit of ambition,
Karnataka a section of people wants to form ‘Telungana’ state. They said and they sat around
Are these demands rational? Only time can answer. on the floor with my mother in the centre,
All know that literature is the mirror of life. Poetry, drama and the peace of understanding on each faces”
fiction reflect the dirth of peace in any society. Nissim Ezekiel in his (Night of the Scorpion, p. 16)
poem ‘Very Indian Poem in Indian English’ asserts, “I am standing
What kind of peace they have? Ironically he says that they have
for peace and non-violence.” He expresses his doubt,
peace of understanding on each face but the (the poet’s) mother
“Why world is fighting did not have peace because of the excruciating pain.
Why all people of world
K.M. Kole, a poet from Maharashtra is much concerned about
Are not following Mahatma Gandhi…”
the present way of living of the people. He asks:
“How one goonda fellow
Threw stone at Indira behan “Has God sent us
Must be student unrest fellow.” (p.10) To this bounteous earth
That we may kill each other
It is the era of violence. That is why we lost M.K. Gandhi,
As of right from birth?
Mrs. Indira Gandhi and Rajeev Gandhi in this land of peace and
We should not kill each other but love each other”.
love. Ezekiel shows much concern for peace:
He further enquires,
“What you think of prospects of world peace?
Pakistan behaving like this, “Had God given us
China behaving like that A heart, to fill with hate
It is making me very sad….. Instead of making it
All men are brothers, no? Of divine kingdom a gate?”
In India also
There will be many blemishes and harms and yet the world retains
Gujaraties, Maharashtrians, Hindiwallahs,
its beauty and charms. He argues that erring and forgetting are
All brothers
human nature.
Though some are having funny habits.
Still, you tolerate me, “Dull would be our world
I tolerate you, And intensely boring
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If no one ever erred How I write
Nor forgot anything” (‘Our World’, p. 6).
Sibelan Forrester
He writes that one should never look at parts but the whole mind
and heart. There are three ways (speaking of the experience and how
I analyze it now -- perhaps it was different before). First, a
“What kind of love is that phrase or an idea zings into my mind, seems to waken an
which only looks at parts echo. I sit, or lie, or walk along, holding it in my mental palm,
And never takes in its ken letting it send out its echo, its little sonar, like a bat or a
Whole minds and whole hearts?” whale calling the other bats or whales (or -- to bugs and
plankton). What else accrues to it? Sometimes I can lift the
Now listen to the voice of a poet who prescribes a bomb less world
idea, twist it like the paper cone that structures a serving of
for peaceful co-existence. Nuclear weapons and atomic bombs are
cotton candy. The melting sugar of whatever else the mind
not for society’s advancement but for destruction.
holds flies into spun strands, they can move in several
“Not only destruction they wrought directions. Sometimes it wants to be a multi-part poem; other
But also the terrifying after-effects, times the strands seem to fold around the stick in a single
Malfunction of the marrow, weakening direction. (The others would be -- conjoined at the head?
Of the eyesight, cancer in the vital Like bunches of baby carrots at a farmer's market.) So then
Organs, leukemia too and pollutions. I have this rough and sticky idea: to amount to anything, it
has to be written down before the strands melt or congeal,
Can’t the world leaders ponder ever
or gather too much dust and lose their attractive stickiness.
Of a bomb - proof world for amity ever? (‘Hazard’ in For a Future
Often a version at this stage gives a false feeling of
and Heart’s Chair, K. Balachandran, p. 18). satisfaction and completeness -- and once it hits paper and
ink looks extremely sketchy, needing lots more stick-twirling
Work Cited to create links and integuments. With a written draft (usually
in a notebook: the journal is a perfect place for maybe-drafts,
1. Contemporary Indian Poetry in English, Ed. Saleem Peeradina, though the back of an opened envelope can be even better,
Macmillan, Chennai, 1972, Rpt. 1977. more properly provisional) I go to the computer, with its
2. Kafla Intercontinental, No. 30, Jan. - April 2002, Ed. Dev Bhardwaj, promise of provisionality even greater than a used envelope
Chandigarh . temporarily reprieved from the recycling can, and continue
3 For a Future and Heart’s Chair 3., K. Balachandran, Sri Nataraja to spin. Often this makes a good draft -- sometimes, it even
Publications, Chidambaram, 1989, Rpt. 1995. takes shape at this point (rarely, the good draft, then stored
in the folder labeled "good," is almost the same as the original
scribble: this is usually a reward for discipline, recognizing
the import of the snakes who bite their tails in my dream).
Sometimes the draft withers, and nothing comes of it -- or
one or two living strands (animated sugar!) will reemerge
later in another piece.
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situation got almost the same just after the Language Movement in
Contemporary Poetry: 1952, but assuming the possibility of emergence of Individualism, many
sence
Unsteady Dynamics in Es poets then emphasized their own taste in case of articulating his stand
on social questions. But the bloodstained consciousness of the liberation
war along with individual’s sky-scraping dreams, within the newborn
Prof. Rafique Ullah Khan state-entity that was anticipated to be brought up under democratization
and industrialization, expressed itself with collective feature. So,
The consciousness or spirit of the society of Bangladesh advances sometimes, a resemblance as well as unity of consciousness is observed
through complex and conflicting experiences from the beginning. between many poets in the late 60s and budding poets in the socio-
Democracy, liberty and the progressive characteristics of the state are political context of that time. The bloodstained impression of life among
the preconditions for the development and advancement of an innovative the young poets immediately after the liberation war, excess expectation
spirit of a society. But the Bengali had to go through subsequent struggle and ultimate frustration in the reality of a newly independent country,
to achieve these. The basic feature of a struggling human-existence is tendency to leave the usual stream of passion and nature etc coincided.
its spirit of collectivity, or adjacency to its own totality. Even considering As if many 60s poets shaped the same essence in different forms.
the condition of self –dependence for the individualistic development, it They themselves could create their own form and style more matured
can be asserted that the collective spirit is more significant than than the young could, so the distinct verse of the young poets remains
individualism in Bengali poetry. But basic attribute of the modern poetry unuttered. Even, Shamsur Rahman, Al Mahmud, Saheed Qadree of
is expression of self-dependent individual consciousness. The complex 50s and most of the 60s had illustrated the same consciousness in their
reality in development of middle class in this land, we observe, has own form. Several number of poets who emerged in late 60s could stir
various internal inconsistencies. Here in the inconsistency and instability, in creating patriotic poetry with dream for smooth collective life and
the poets also have to be active with the whole in the struggle for rights intensity of expression. Among them Sikder Aminul Haque, Asad
in different times. So, the context of individualistic poetry like Europe Chowdhury, Al Muzahidee, Mahadev Saha, Mahmud Al Zaman,
has not been created here. The mindset of middle-class shaped within Humayun Kabir, Humayun Azad, Sanaul Haque Khan, Mahbub Sadik,
the colonial and dependent economic and production system is basically Habibullah Sirazee, Zahidul Haque, Aseem Saha, Helal Hafiz are
collective, but indecisive in the question of self-centricity and confronting prominent. Though main feature of most of their poems is the struggling
various difficulties on the way to be self-sufficient or self-dependent. desire for life, we observe the warp and woof between the individual
It was naturally expected that there would open an epoch-making entity and collective entity, alien delight of self-centricity, self-conceit,
opportunity for Bengali poetry after the magnificent 1971, the sensitive boasting, and alienation ignoring personality. But the inherited
sensibility of poets would be inquisitive to find newer essence of poetry consciousness gets insignificant post-liberation war..
from the experiences of the enormous blood shed in the long struggle, Expression without hesitation, contentment from the material
standing on freed and hoisting own flag. Moreover, there were potentials change in society and state detached many of the poets among those
for qualitative changes in the society. But we had to see with surprise who came out after the liberation war from the reality. Unlike some of
that a complex dynamics is introduced in the nature of our poetry; their predecessors, love and struggle simultaneously could not influence
Experiencing the war, the groups of poets representing different ages them. Rather in a few years disaster in national life, decaying
and streams had arrived at a point in the question of constituents of consciousness of liberation war, revolve of the defeated pro- Pakistan
poetry. This time, the poetry had also attained a collective nature. The outlook, ugly martial law, establishment of autocracy instead of
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democracy, reorganization of defeated communality, elimination of the 3. Universal sun arrives here in this house to set
pillars from constitution threw the nation with all its values into dark Gloomy dancing-girl of moon dances on reversed feet
and uncertainty. In this situation, reaction from the sensitive poets is Blood come out of the wall , rust covers glasses
important to understand the core of the time and the society. Tire sparrow throws its wings itself at rage.
We have to find out characteristics of 70s poetry in relation to the Some Rimbaud seeks satisfaction in funeral song,
social condition and state-management portrayed above. The prominent When do I infuse life to this house? [Abid Anwar]
characteristic of the poetry of that days is that the experience of the 4. Unrest Rush in the dance room, fire on the entire stage
bloody war and competition for self-establishment and expression going The snatched my manuscripts all of a sudden
parallel. In the meantime, the consciousness at a massive sacrifice had Sentry to and fro
been exhausted. Frustration fast spread as a result of the vision- Later some of intelligence claims the history of my tongue
imagination overlapping the reality. This frustration is not of the 60s’ Why not better cutting my vain? [Shihab Sarkar]
individual but about the collective then - the fresh character of
5 My homeland crawls in the darkness,
expectations, dream, and its shattering. It is a dimension of class-
In a new manner, moving the heavy head
consciousness, desire for struggle, and a preparation in progress. The
This side that side
ease and linearity with which it is explained here, the transformation of
Walk towards the locality. [Bimal Guha]
these into poetry had not been done with that degree, rather cumbersome.
The disordered picture of the uncertainty and adversity of individual
Few examples can be represented here to clarify. It is worth-mentioning
mind and the society after the war can be derived from the stanza.
the names of the poets who were introduced next to liberation war,
Here the frustration from devastated dreams is more intense than dreams.
namely, Daaud Hayder, Abid Azad, Shihab Sarkar, Abid Anwar, Bimal
“It is my very sin to be born since the birth” or “Still I get smell of
Guha, Muneer Siraj, Mahbub Baree, Abu Karim, Mustafa Meer, Hasan
dead-body in the air” are same in terms of pain in spite of the difference
Hafeez, Saikat Haider, Syeed Hayder, Saikat Asgar, Rabindra Gop,
in words. The intensity of emotion and pain is realized in the works of
Shamim Azad, Abu Kaysar, Asad Mannan, Muzibul Haque Kabir,
the poets of first phase, but the blood stained consciousness of the near
Mayukh Chowdhury. They didn’t come into the scene with any particular past is interestingly absent
denial to the preceding stream; even then their world is different. This Like the 60s poets, the 70s poets knowingly didn’t want to give up
is not only about the material circumstances, but also psychological. the positive attachment of life rather incessant appearance the negative
Like- aspects defeated their spirit- individual, totality, people, country added
1. Flooded away my very village, summer to burn it the connotation to the frustration:
Moving from door to door yields no job 1. Veiled the glory of struggle, the cruel sharp teeth of wolves
Now time to see whether the urban shelters me No joy in life, cultivation in the infertile land
Thy hath left the country to live No yearning hope to be hopeful
Come leaving thee, loosing thee. [Daaud Hayder] The aimless age under burning and fierce hood
2. You never get me, only lifeless end of the day Our uncertain habitat our burning flicker
Always illusion of the right of horizon [Hasan Hafiz]
Twisty dry tongue of your path drop off This vulnerability is not personal; rather there is unity among the
Thirsty River misleads you [Abid Azad] poets in this aspect- and this is the basic character of 70s poetry.
Conspiracy, hostility, bloodsheds starts to happen in the middle of this
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decade. Retreat from the history and consecutive elimination of the Once again the yellow man would have awaken
signs of the liberation war from the ideologies of state threw the social before he goes to bed. [Iqbal Aziz]
life into continuous darkness. The frustration of poets touches the clouds. 3. Now I feel hungry sleepy
1. Handfuls of blood shed Sweat and blood soak the map in hand
Whose kid die shot? You assured the map would be mine, Why?
Hostile homeland, send me in exile. [Kamal Chowdhury] [Nasima Sultana]
2. No need that many flowers 4. Ma is just beside you and me
Quiet, humble life Exhausted , Seeks warmth at kid’s sorrow
No need- No need [Tridiv Dastidar]
Need some violent mutiny some strike We can realize the poetry of this time from the above-mentioned
Need some heat in blood, some warmth stanzas from different poems. A hesitation and apathy to evaluate 70’s
Need some fire red. [Rudra Muhammad Sahidullah] poetry is seen in the critics. At the time of arising of this generation, the
3. As if thunder in blood and sense preceding poets dominated the realm of Bengali poetry. In spite of gravity
Somebody in the history about the ground of their poetry, denial to the predecessors, gradual
Prepare arms sophistication of the poetic language, moreover the collective spirit,
Himself [Mahmood Shafiq] competition for self-establishment make the poems of this generation alien,
This protest begets a new consciousness in many poets of the to an extent. But still it should be remembered that they are the representative
time. They extended the realization in localities- some added the poets of the brightest and the darkest days of our national life
frustration of love to it. The poets budded in the mid 70s are namely- There is always an admired stream in poetry, with the time attraction
Nasir Ahmed, Halim Azad, Shishir Dutt, Absar Habib,Iqbal Aziz, Sohrab for it diminishes. There is a same spontaneous stream here from the
Hasan, Faruk Mahmud, Zahid Hayder,Tushar Dash, Ashraf Ahmad, time of Michael Madhusuudan Dutt to the beginning of the 21st century.
Taslima Nasrin, Jafar Wajed, Ahmad Aziz, Nasima Sultana, Saifullah Sometimes this type of poetry bearing many components of
Mahmud Dulal,Muhammad Samad, Aneek Mahmood, Mohan Rayhaan, superstructure may become socially significant. So poems of many
Abu Hasan Shahriar Syeed Al Faruq and so on. Being in the midst of popular poets of the first half of 20th century become a matter of research
grabbing frustration, the poets of this generation intend to stand and in the question of socio-political commitment. The enthusiasm for
appeal for the heal. The context with content spread for the unbeaten knowledge, philosophy, and aesthetics multiplied many times in the mean
fascination for love by the poets- time in spite of the self- centricity among modern educated middle class
1. The Baul still sleeps in me distant from state in parallel. So like the refutation to the conventional
At least once if he were awaken, society and state system, the young mindset starts to loose reliance on
As if kissing its own cheeks told like an elderly: the usual pattern of poetry. Magnificent development of science and
You bathed in mistaken water, Mr. technology could stir the other underdeveloped stagnant lands though in
Sometimes it is worthy washing mistakes in tears. a negligible pace. The expansion of the western capital in the name of
[Nasir ahmed] globalization bound the structure of economy and production of dependent
2. As if a pure world-peace is grabbing all countries increasingly. The denial to the practice and beliefs of the
A yellow man sees it standing predecessors in the long absence of democracy is clear in the feeling
Now he feels sleepy and creation of the 80s poets.
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These 80s poet expressed the denial explicitly about the Once it built the world with its bones from torso
characteristics, values, and aesthetics of the forerunners. They got the Once it itself would destroy it,
basis that the inquisition can wound the interior and form of the poem Not God, neither any god nor any stone statuette, not the girl
from the poets of 70s. We observe universal thought and latest inventions in the dawn or midnight , neither the fountain nor the vagina,
in sciences than thought and perception from society, new dimensions not any deep sleep, nothing can.
of using myths, and obligation towards metaphysics, even declaration Only human being can break itself.
of spiritual belief simultaneous to pure aesthetics. [Khondker Ashraf Hossain]
We know poem has been the means of intelligence, intellect since 2. I heard a lot of stories about wall
the First World War. Initiative to find out psychophysical inconsistency Now I tell you some story of horizon,
within the society in accordance with the epoch-making findings of In spite of the by-born tendency
Marx-Freud has been the basic feature of Bengali poetry for last three I extended my hands towards horizon. [Rezauddin Stalin]
decades, as well. Most of the 80s poets passed through experiences of
a bloody war in their childhood and adolescence. Before the blood- We get a touch of their philosophy from these short parts of their poems.
signs getting permanence in their sub-conscious, a number of unexpected The effective component of transformation of modern poetry is Myth
occurrences happened all the post-war decade. The joy of the victory (now Post-modern Attribute is added here). Myth is always used in the
in the adolescent sensitivity and curiosity, dream for democracy, the poems. To create new poem Myth is to be reshaped, there lies the
aspiration of building the nation altogether faded at this. Mentioning the potential of rebirth in every new shaping. A fabrication of Universal
current national and international affairs often comes inevitably as the Myth and a Native Myth is seen in 40s poetry. Gradually shaping
background of the poem. This assessment of the experiences normally subconscious, horizontal boundless travel of mindset opposing the present,
made the 80s poets search for new content. Khondker Ashraf Hossain, application of heritage according to consciousness, dispersion of the
Rezauddin Stalin, Mohammad Sadik, Farid Kabir, Masud Khan, Moyeen components creates a different wave in the content and language in the
Chowdhury, Maruf Raihan,Badrul Hayder, Samresh Devnath, Sarkar composition of these poets:
Masud, Muheebul Aziz,Mohammad Kamal, Dara Mahmud, Kajal 1. Alien a rough way of thorns
Shahnewaz, Bishwajit Chowdhury, Sajjad Sharif, Shoyeb Adab, Shantnu Who walks along that path- but Radha?
Chowdhury, Rifaat Chowdhury, Qamrul Hasan, Khaled Hossain,Syeed [Sajjad Sharif]
Tariq, Golam Qibriyaa PInu, Aminur Rahman Sultan, Abdul Hi Shikder, 2 A dog Leading dog to Yudishthir
Suhita Sultana are worth-mentioning among those who composed poems Ah, the splendid third harmonics in its twisty tail!
exercising philosophy, science and mythology, denying the forerunner’s [Masud Khan]
severely, being proud of own new creation. But that there was no poet These poets construct multistory of consciousness in parallel to
of popular stream cannot be declared. We can proceed on to realize partial representation from mythical source. The intensity of self
the philosophy and aesthetics of their poetry walking along conscious discovering and destroying led them to the core of the earth. Basically
analysis of array and classification of their content. At first stage we making context is not important rather representing self defined truth in
see philosophy partly, introversion, a peculiar dynamics of science and different contexts. Khondker Ashraf Hossain, Rezauddin Stalin,
metaphysics, using from sources of mythology in the poems. For Mohammad Sadik, Farid Kabir, Moyeen Chowdhury, Shantnu
example- Chowdhury of first stage tends to mature.
1. Human being is self-destroying blue creature First three emphasizes more on heritage, self and philosophy than
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